---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/grassland
- monster/size/large
- monster/type/dragon
aliases: ["Young Gold Dragon"]
---
# Young Gold Dragon
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Young Gold Dragon
![](compendium/bestiary/dragon/token/young-gold-dragon.png#token)
*Large dragon, Lawful Good*

- **Armor Class** 18  (natural armor)
- **Hit Points** 178 (`17d10 + 85`)
- **Speed** 40 ft., fly 80 ft., swim 40 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|23 (+6)|14 (+2)|21 (+5)|16 (+3)|13 (+1)|20 (+5)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +4
- **Saving Throws** Dexterity +6, Constitution +9, Wisdom +5, Charisma +9
- **Skills** Insight +5, Perception +9, Persuasion +9, Stealth +6
- **Senses** blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 19
- **Damage Immunities** fire
- **Languages** Common, Draconic
- **Challenge** 10

## Traits

***Amphibious.*** The dragon can breathe air and water.

## Actions

***Multiattack.*** The dragon makes three attacks: one with its bite and two with its claws.

***Bite.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +10 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. *Hit:* 17 (`2d10 + 6`) piercing damage.

***Claw.*** *Melee Weapon Attack:* +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 13 (`2d6 + 6`) slashing damage.

***Breath Weapons (Recharge 5-6).*** The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.

- **Fire Breath.** The dragon exhales fire in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw, taking 55 (`10d10`) fire damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.  
- **Weakening Breath.** The dragon exhales gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 17 Strength saving throw or have disadvantage on Strength-based attack rolls, Strength checks, and Strength saving throws for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.  
```
^statblock

## Environment

grassland, forest